Add 45/81 and 24/49
45/81 + 24/49 is 461/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
45/81 = 45 × 49/81 × 49 = 2205/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
24/49 = 24 × 81/49 × 81 = 1944/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/3969 + 1944/3969 = 2205 + 1944/3969 = 4149/3969 - 4149/3969 simplified gives 461/441
- So, 45/81 + 24/49 = 461/441
In mixed form: 120/441
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